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Emmett Till Interpretive Center in Sumner named partner of newly-created national monument
SUMMARY: The Emmett Till Interpretive Center in Sumner has become an official partner of the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, as established by President Biden on July 25, 2023, which would have been Till’s 80th birthday. The National Park Service recognized the Center as an official interpreter, emphasizing its commitment to accurately share the story of Emmett Till, whose 1955 murder in Mississippi by two white men sparked a lasting civil rights movement. The Center will oversee tours, educational initiatives, and fundraise for the monument, continuing to highlight local activism and racial justice.
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Mississippi represented on both teams in NCAA men’s basketball championship
SUMMARY: Alijah Martin, a Summit native, is set to play for Florida in the NCAA championship against Houston. Martin, the Gators’ second-leading scorer, played a key role in Florida’s semifinal victory over Auburn, scoring 17 points and making a momentum-shifting steal and dunk. Martin aims to win his first title, having previously reached the Final Four with Florida Atlantic in 2023. Kordelius Jefferson, a Bogue Chitto native, also plays for Houston, though in a less prominent role. This marks Houston’s fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, and both players have strong Mississippi roots. The championship game is set for 7:50 p.m. CT.
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CBSB: Ole Miss climbs to No. 6 in D1Baseball Top 25 rankings, Southern Miss tumbles
SUMMARY: Ole Miss has risen to No. 6 in the rankings after a third consecutive SEC series win, marking their highest ranking since 2023. The Rebels secured a road series win over Kentucky, with two games going into extra innings. Southern Miss, however, dropped 10 spots to No. 23 following a series loss to Marshall, despite a midweek win over Tulane. Mississippi State won its first SEC series of 2025 but remains unranked. Ole Miss will face No. 5 Tennessee in Oxford next, while Southern Miss plays Alabama and Texas State. The full D1Baseball Top 25 list includes Arkansas, LSU, and Clemson.
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Malik Dia announces return to Ole Miss following Sweet 16 run
SUMMARY: Malik Dia will return to Ole Miss for his senior season after an impressive junior year, where he averaged 10.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, and nearly one block per game. His standout performance included 23 points and 19 rebounds in a win against then-No. 4 Alabama, helping the Rebels reach the Sweet 16. Dia expressed his commitment to helping the team pursue a national championship, emphasizing his dedication to personal and team growth. Additionally, LSU transfer Corey Chest has committed to Ole Miss, adding depth to the roster as the coaching staff seeks to rebuild after losing several seniors.
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